How to Be an Environmentalist in the Bedroom

When one of my patients mentions a sexual practice I had not heard of previously (which, after 20 years of private practice in New York City, is a rare occurrence indeed), I consider it a quirk. When three different people mention the same practice in one week—as happened recently—I consider it a potential fad.

Sexual innovation is rare because almost everything has been done before. So what is this new fad?

It's called eco-sex, and it's concerned with the many potential ways we can reduce our carbon footprint during sexual activity.

I imagine some of you must be thinking—carbon? Really? Another emission I have to worry about in the bedroom? Well, perhaps not per se, but eco-sexuals do want to bring attention to how much carbon our sexual activities can contribute to the environment. From the chemicals used in condoms and lubricants to the materials in our sheets and mattresses and the candles we burn for mood and lighting, everything leaves a carbon footprint. And when it comes to carbon emissions in the bedroom—size does matter.

Our carbon footprint refers to the amount of carbon dioxide released into the atmosphere as a result of our daily activities. It includes emissions from the cars we drive, the flights we take, the distance our food has to be shipped, the manufacturing processes of the products we purchase, the electricity we consume in our homes and offices, and countless other ways our consumption impacts the environment.

She advocates conflict-free diamonds on Valentine’s Day (then at least one aspect of the evening will be conflict-free); natural lubricants such as olive oil (don’t forget to wipe down the bottle before returning it to the kitchen); and low-impact lingerie.

Think Weiss is "out there"? She’s actually on the conservative side of the eco-sex movement. The website SexEcology.org asks people to sign a manifesto which includes the following: “We massage the earth with our feet, we talk erotically to plants…are pleasured by waterfalls, and admire the Earth’s curves.”

Increasing Sustainability in the Bedroom

I'm all for environmentalism, as well as sustaining an active sex life throughout the lifespan of long-term relationships, and I believe long-term couples can always benefit from novelty. As such, practicing eco-sex can be just what some couples need to spice things up while feeling good about the environment. So break out the bamboo sheets, light up some soy candles, play some sexy whale calls, and go at it!

Eco-Sex? I'm going to repeat it slowly: E-CO SEX? But by committing sexual behavior you are, in effect, advocating traditional means of good ol human loving and sexy babies. Well, not if you have protection, but sex is arguably carbons best friend. It stinks like pollution. Literally. Lol

If I ever meet a girl who is into eco-sex it will be the day I have lived my life. And possibly, regret growing to the club.

Just when I thought there was nothing left for environmentalists to take the fun out of, they want to ruin sex, too.

Seriously, the modern environmentalism movement stems from the premise that "people are bad". So, why wouldn't they try to morally sanitize an activity with the potential of creating more (evil) people to ruin the environment with?

And they wonder why people struggle to take their concepts seriously? These people really do have too much time on their hands. Perhaps they should simply sh**g in a cornfield after not washing for a month. Problem solved. I on the other hand, will be sticking to non 'eco-sex' (ridiculous term) in an non eco bed with a non eco mattress and non eco sheets. So much more fun.